NCC Allied Leader Member Spotlight

On August 6, 2026, in Allied Member Spotlight, by Tom Super

NCC features in a short spotlight column the official representative from each of our Allied Leader and Allied Member companies. This week’s Allied Leader Spotlight is Austin Jasek, Technical Account Manager, Poultry at Zinpro.

We asked Austin three questions:

In 2-3 sentences, describe what good or service your company provides to the broiler industry. 

Zinpro® manufactures performance trace minerals bound in a 1:1 ratio with amino acids. Our science, service, and support create a partnership with customers that advances bird health and performance. Our broiler support tools include the Zinpro® Perfect Carcass® Tool for reducing condemnations and maximizing profits, and the Zinpro® H2O Water Analysis Program™, which helps producers understand water’s impact on flock performance.

Can you briefly describe your position and responsibilities within the company? 

As a Technical Account Manager, Poultry at Zinpro, my primary focus is supporting customers and building strong, lasting relationships across their organizations. Working with a diverse range of customers provides opportunities to learn, grow, and develop solutions that help them achieve their goals. My background in poultry nutrition and research allows me to provide science-based recommendations and support informed decision-making. In addition to customer-facing responsibilities, I enjoy serving on graduate student committees and helping organize the Arkansas Nutrition Conference, which allows me to engage with and support the next generation of poultry industry professionals.

What is your favorite chicken dish?

Grilled Marinated Chicken Thighs – marinate 3-4 hours in blend of Dijon mustard, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, honey, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. A nice flavor that pairs well with just about anything.

 

From the Archive

On August 6, 2026, in Uncategorized, by Tom Super

NCC President George Watts (R) with Jamie Whitten, a Democratic U.S. Representative from Mississippi who served in the House for 53 years (1941–1995). He was the powerful chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations from 1979 through 1992. He previously led its Agriculture Subcommittee for decades, earning the nickname “the permanent secretary of agriculture.” Today, USDA’s Whitten Building is named after him. Photo from 1986.

 

Chicken exports in June 2026 increased 0.3 percent in quantity; decreased 1.2 percent in value when compared with June 2025, according to USDA.

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U.S. total broiler slaughter data for the week ending August 1, 2026, is estimated by USDA’s Poultry Market News Service to be 172,471,000 broilers, no change from the same week a year earlier.

The no change in slaughter compares with a 2-percent increase in eggs set in the United States, 10 weeks earlier, and a 2-percent increase in chicks placed 7 weeks earlier in the United States. USDA’s latest Broiler Hatchery report can be viewed here.

 

U.S. Eggs Set, Chicks Placed, Broiler Slaughter Report
Week ending Eggs set Chicks placed Eggs set Chicks placed Broilers slaughtered
  change from   change from 10 weeks previous 7 weeks previous
  1 year   1 year   1 year   1 year   1 year
  -000- % -000- % -000- % -000- % -000- %
Jun  
27 252,451 101 198,693 102
256,143 102 198,147 103 175,775 100
Jul  
4* 251,707 100 197,202 101
256,545 102 198,526 103 162,227 113
11 251,807 102 195,611 100
257,171 103 198,833 103 174,700 101
18 254,422 102 195,455 101
255,377 102 197,500 102 171,980 100
25 254,401 102 194,507 100
256,660 102 198,472 103 173,011 102
Aug  
1 254,134 102 194,392 101
256,395 102 198,318 102 172,471 100
8 — — — —
257,558 102 198,971 102 — —

*July 4th Holiday Weekend

 

With Congress now in August recess, NCC’s Washington Report will run on a biweekly basis until Labor Day. The next issue will be Friday, August 21. Thank you for reading!